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Intel Core i7 3770 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£35
PassMark benchmark result: 6414
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.9 GHz

Intel Core i7 3770 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

Poor

3.5

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9.3

Exceptional

2.8
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.2
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
1.8
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
4.3
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.1
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
2.0
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.8
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
2.8
CPU threads
15.0%
2.1
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i7-3770 is a 3rd-generation Ivy Bridge desktop processor built on a 22nm lithography process, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.90 GHz. It includes an 8 MB Intel Smart Cache, a 77W TDP, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, supporting up to 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1600 dual-channel memory. Its main strengths include reliable multi-threaded performance for its era, high energy efficiency for a quad-core chip of its time, and its continued viability for basic office tasks and budget 1080p gaming when paired with a dedicated GPU. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking (unlike the 'K' variant), limited integrated graphics performance for modern titles, and the fact that its LGA 1155 socket is now an obsolete platform with no modern upgrade path.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 3770

Overall score

4.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.4

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

2.7

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

4.2

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

3.7

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.8

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

6.2

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i7 3770 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 3770 better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i7 3770 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i7 3770 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=100 °C
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
10x more popular
Intel Core i7 3770 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i7 3770 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).10 vs 1
15.6% higher user score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.25 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.25 vs 8.000).9.25 vs 8
7.14x cheaper
Intel Core i7 3770 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
Intel Core i7 3770 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 3770 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i7 3770 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=350 MHz
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 3770 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i7 3770 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

Cache & Architecture

Integrated Graphics

Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core i7 3770 worse than the average processor?

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8 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 3770 has an older release date than the average processor (2,012 vs 2,020).
April 2012
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i7 3770 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i7 3770 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
54.2% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (673 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
38.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (298 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
49% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,419 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
16.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,071 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
9.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
49.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,417 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
39.1% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,414 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i7 3770 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 3770 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i7 3770 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 3770 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
75% less memory per DIMM
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i7 3770 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4,000 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
71.1% higher base power
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 3770 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
71.1% higher TDP
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher TDP than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
5 °C higher CPU temperature
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
54.2% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (673 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (673 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.673 vs 1,471
38.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (298 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >600
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (298 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.298 vs 484
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
49% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,419 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,419 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,419 vs 2,783
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i7 3770 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
16.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,071 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,071 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,071 vs 2,483
9.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i7 3770 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
71.1% higher base power
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i7 3770 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.77 W vs 45 W

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i7 3770?

Cost-effective 'budget' option for upgrading existing LGA 1155 platforms
Capable of handling 1080p gaming when paired with a modern dedicated GPU
Strong multitasking performance for its age due to 4 cores and 8 threads
Reliable for office work, web browsing, and 1080p media consumption
Supports professional features like VT-d and vPro on the non-K variant
Includes improved Quick Sync performance for video tasks

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 3770?

Outdated architecture released in 2012 that lacks modern instructions like AVX2
Incompatible with modern motherboards and DDR4/DDR5 memory
Integrated HD 4000 graphics are insufficient for modern AAA gaming
Not recommended for building a new PC from scratch due to limited upgrade path
Non-K variant does not support easy overclocking compared to the 3770K
Performance bottlenecks are common in high-end multiplayer and modern open-world titles

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cpubenchmark.net

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Intel i7-3820 vs i7-3770 [cpubenchmark.net] by PassMark Software

The Intel Core i7-3770 (Ivy Bridge, LGA 1155) and i7-3820 (Sandy Bridge-E, LGA 2011) represent 3rd-gen quad-core processors targeting different user segments. The i7-3770 is designed for mainstream efficiency, while the i7-3820 serves enthusiasts needing robust PCIe and memory bandwidth. PassMark benchmarks indicate the i7-3770 generally outperforms the i7-3820, offering...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

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Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-3770 is a 3rd Gen "Ivy Bridge" processor (4 cores/8 threads, 3.4–3.9 GHz) suitable for budget multitasking and light gaming. It provides solid performance for daily tasks with 77W TDP and supports vPro and VT-d. As a locked chip on the obsolete LGA 1155/DDR3 platform, its main drawbacks include no overclocking support and severe bottlenecking of modern GPUs. Review...Read more

servethehome.com

09/08/2012

Intel Core i7-3770 Benchmarks, Review and Comparison to the i7-3770K

The ServeTheHome review identifies the Intel Core i7-3770 as a high-performance, cost-effective Ivy Bridge processor providing nearly identical stock performance to the i7-3770K for a lower price. Unlike the K-variant, this chip features Intel VT-d and vPro, making it superior for server environments. However, a key limitation is its locked multiplier, which restricts overclocking...Read more

techpowerup.com

01/10/2015

Gaming benchmarks: Core i7 3770 hyperthreading test (20 games tested) Note on results: Most major publications (like Tom's Hardware or AnandTech) prim...

A 2015 TechPowerUp forum review of the Core i7-3770 testing 20 games found that Hyper-Threading (HT) offers no significant performance improvement for gaming, with only minor increases in maximum frame rates. While the four physical cores are generally sufficient for 60 FPS gameplay, testing revealed that enabling HT can actually decrease minimum frame rates in demanding titles like...Read more

cpu.userbenchmark.com

Q2 2012

Intel Core i7-3770 BX80637I73770 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i7-3770 is a quad-core, 3.4 GHz (3.9 GHz boost) Ivy Bridge processor released in 2012, classified as a "Battle Cruiser" for gaming and "Battleship" for desktop use. It remains capable for general computing and productivity, supporting features like Intel VT-d and vPro. While useful for legacy LGA 1155 system upgrades, the locked multiplier restricts overclocking, and...Read more

chip.de

23/04/2012

Intel Core i7-3770K (Desktop Processor) Review

The Intel Core i7-3770K, a 22nm Ivy Bridge processor, offers improved efficiency with a 77W TDP, a 3.5 GHz base clock, and upgraded Intel HD Graphics 4000. While excelling in video encoding and rendering with its 4 cores/8 threads, it delivers only a minor performance boost over the previous generation in standard tasks, limiting its appeal as a direct upgrade for Sandy Bridge...Read more

computerwoche.de

23/04/2012

New 22nm Ivy Bridge CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Review

The Intel Core i7-3770K, featured as the first 22nm "Ivy Bridge" processor in the Computerwoche review, offers four cores, eight threads, and a 3.5 GHz base clock with improved energy efficiency (77W TDP) over its predecessor. Key advantages include significantly improved Intel HD Graphics 4000 performance, native USB 3.0 and PCI-Express 3.0 support, and a 5-15% performance increase...Read more

computerbase.de

23/04/2012

Intel Ivy Bridge Review: From Core i5-3450 to i7-3770K

The ComputerBase review of the Intel Ivy Bridge architecture (Core i7-3770K) highlights a shift to a 22nm process and 3D Tri-Gate transistors, offering improved energy efficiency and a 40-60% boost in HD 4000 integrated graphics performance. While providing native USB 3.0 and PCI Express 3.0 support, the CPU delivers an evolutionary 5-10% performance gain over Sandy Bridge, largely...Read more

tomshardware.fr

23/04/2012

Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7-3770K Review: A Good Vintage? (Including the standard i7-3770)", "Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge Test: Worth the Hype? (i7-37...

The Tom’s Hardware France review of the Intel Core i7-3770K highlights the transition to a 22nm 3D Tri-Gate transistor process, which lowers the TDP to 77W while packing 1.4 billion transistors into a 160 mm² die. Performance-wise, the chip offers modest clock-for-clock improvements of 3-6% over Sandy Bridge, but boasts significantly improved efficiency and a nearly 2x boost in 3D...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

23/04/2012

Intel Core i7 3770K Review - Les Numériques (Direct comparisons with the i7-3770)

The Intel Core i7-3770K debuts the 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture, featuring 3D Tri-Gate transistors for enhanced efficiency with modest 5-10% performance improvements over Sandy Bridge. The 3.5 GHz quad-core processor boasts strong multi-threaded performance and high overclocking potential, though it faces thermal challenges when pushed. Pros include superior energy efficiency and...Read more

geeknetic.es

23/04/2012

Intel Core i7-3770k. Third Generation Core - Geeknetic

The Geeknetic review of the Intel Core i7-3770K highlights the 22nm "Ivy Bridge" processor as a refined successor to Sandy Bridge, featuring 3D Tri-Gate transistors and compatibility with LGA 1155 socket motherboards, including Z77 chipsets. Key advantages include significantly improved HD 4000 integrated graphics with DirectX 11 support, strong multi-threaded performance, and lower...Read more

madboxpc.com

19/07/2012

Intel Core i7 3770k (Ivy Bridge) Review - madboxpc

MadboxPC's review of the Intel Core i7-3770K highlights the 22nm "Ivy Bridge" architecture as a 3-4% performance improvement over Sandy Bridge, featuring a 3.5 GHz base clock and improved HD Graphics 4000. The processor shows significant efficiency gains, operating at lower voltages and allowing high-frequency overclocking, up to 5.1 GHz in testing. However, the review identifies...Read more

xataka.com

26/06/2012

Intel Core i7-3770K review

The Intel Core i7-3770K (Ivy Bridge) introduced a 22nm manufacturing process and 3D Tri-Gate transistors, offering improved efficiency and a base frequency of 3.5 GHz. Key improvements include Intel HD Graphics 4000, which provides up to a 60% boost in performance and better Quick Sync encoding compared to previous generations, alongside a reduced 77W TDP. While the i7-3770K offers...Read more

tech.everyeye.it

23/12/2016

RE Engine Put to the Test on PC with GTX 1080 at 4K

Everyeye.it's review highlights Resident Evil 7 as a return to survival horror roots, using the RE Engine for a dense, photorealistic "found footage" aesthetic via photogrammetry, which thrives at native 4K resolution on PC. Tested with a GTX 1080, the engine delivers impressive volumetric lighting, high-quality shadows, and efficient streaming that minimizes loading times while...Read more

tomshw.it

11/06/2012

Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge: Air Overclocking Limits

The Intel Core i7-3770K (Ivy Bridge) functions as a 22nm "tick+" refinement over Sandy Bridge, delivering improved efficiency and roughly 5-10% higher performance through architectural updates and HD Graphics 4000. It brings native PCIe 3.0 and USB 3.0 support, making it a strong upgrade for older platforms. However, the shift to a smaller die with 3D Tri-Gate transistors results in...Read more

tomshw.it

23/04/2012

How much faster is the Core i7-3770K compared to the 2700K and i5-2550K?

The Intel Core i7-3770K (Ivy Bridge) review highlights a modest evolutionary step rather than a performance revolution, offering a 5–10% IPC improvement over the Sandy Bridge i7-2700K via a 22nm process. While outperforming the i5-2550K in multi-threaded tasks due to Hyper-Threading and a larger L3 cache, the performance leap over the 2700K is minimal in general computing. Pros...Read more

hwupgrade.it

23/04/2012

Intel Ivy Bridge: Third-Generation Core CPUs

Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, the 3rd Generation Core family, transition to a 22nm manufacturing process featuring 3D Tri-Gate transistors to deliver improved performance-per-watt over the previous Sandy Bridge architecture. The flagship Core i7-3770K and i5-3570K provide increased efficiency, lower power consumption, and native support for USB 3.0 and PCI-Express 3.0, marking a...Read more

tweakers.net

23/09/2014

Intel Core i7 3770 - Reviews - Tweakers

The Intel Core i7-3770 is regarded as a reliable Ivy Bridge-era processor offering strong multi-threaded performance, excellent efficiency with a 77W TDP, and support for enterprise features like VT-d and vPro, making it ideal for workstation tasks. While it features a 3.9GHz boost clock suitable for budget gaming and daily tasks, it is hampered by a locked multiplier that prevents...Read more

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